The Departing Soul's Address to the Body

Exploring a seldom-studied corner of medieval poetry, this fragment of a semi-Saxon poem discovered in the archives of Worcester Cathedral offers a rare glimpse into the poetic and linguistic traditions of early England. With his expert analysis and insights, Phillipps provides a fascinating window into this often-overlooked facet of medieval English culture.

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